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The Journal
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Journal
'I've been bursting into tears of joy': Taylor Swift buys back the rights to her first six albums
TAYLOR SWIFT HAS bought back her first six studio albums, after a years-long battle to own the rights to her earlier music. Now, she says, she will not release re-recorded versions of her self-titled debut album or Reputation, her sixth album. It's undoubtedly a bittersweet moment for fans, who fiercely backed the singer after she opened up about the sale of her masters, as well as the rights to all her music videos and artwork, by her record label in 2019. She said she tried to purchase them herself but that the conditions were undesirable. Since then, she's released re-recordings, known as Taylor's Versions, of four of the 'stolen' albums: Fearless, Speak Now, Red and 1989. Each album came with previously-unheard bonus tracks – 'from the vault'. Rumours have swirled constantly about when she may announce the re-release of her first and sixth albums. Fans can stand down now, in the knowledge that they'll never come. In an emotional letter posted on her website, Swift wrote: 'I've been bursting into tears of joy at random intervals ever since I found out that this is really happening. Advertisement 'I really get to say these words: All of the music I've ever made… now belongs to me. 'I can't thank you enough for helping to reunite me with this art that I have dedicated my life to, but have never owned until now. I almost stopped thinking it could ever happen, after 20 years of having the carrot dangled and then yanked away. 'To my fans, you know how important this has been to me — so much so that I meticulously re-recorded and released four albums, calling them Taylor's Versions.' In December, Swift finished the Eras Tour, a 149-show tour that celebrated each phase of her music career. The 35-year-old said it was the success of that tour, combined with the re-releases, that enabled her to buy back the masters. Swift didn't say how much she paid, but Billboard reports it was in the region of $360 million. 'All I've ever wanted was the opportunity to work hard enough to be able to one day purchase my music outright.' She added that she was heartened that her fight to own her music inspired younger artists to negotiate better deals for themselves. 'Every time a new artist tells me they negotiated to own their master recordings in their record contract because of this fight, I'm reminded of how important it was for all of this to happen.' She now not only owns her music, but the music videos and artwork associated with them. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
White House Reacts to Donald Trump Claiming Taylor Swift Is 'No Longer Hot'
The White House is weighing in on President Donald Trump's Truth Social post in which he claimed that Taylor Swift is "no longer hot." "Has anyone noticed that, since I said 'I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,' she's no longer 'HOT?'" Trump wrote on Friday, May 16. Three days later during a White House press briefing on Monday, Fox News' Peter Doocy asked Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt what the President meant. "Look, he is speaking about Taylor Swift's political views and how perhaps it has impacted the support of the American public for her work, and I will leave it at that," Leavitt replied. The 78-year-old has taken jabs at the global pop star in recent months, including during the Philadelphia Eagles' visit to the White House in April following their Super Bowl win as well as directly after the championship football game in February. Before the 2024 election, Trump also posted to Truth Social in all capital letters, "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!" following the pop star's endorsement of former Vice President Kamala Harris for President.
Toronto Star
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Donald Trump says Taylor Swift is no longer ‘hot,' calls Bruce Springsteen an ‘obnoxious jerk,' in social media rant
U.S. President Donald Trump put his executive duties aside on Friday to play the role of music critic, taking shots at two of the biggest stars in pop and rock. 'Has anyone noticed that, since I said 'I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,' she's no longer 'HOT?'' Trump wrote on Truth Social Friday morning.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AMC Entertainment General Counsel Kevin Connor to Retire After 23 Years of Service to the Company; Edwin Gladbach, Vice President, Legal, Named Interim General Counsel
LEAWOOD, Kan., February 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and in the world, today announced that following a 23-year career at AMC as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, Kevin Connor will retire from the Company, effective March 13, 2025. AMC has appointed Edwin (Eddie) Gladbach, currently Vice President, Legal, as Vice President, Interim General Counsel and Secretary. The Company will decide on the selection of its long-term General Counsel later in the year, with both internal and external candidates being considered. Connor joined AMC in 2002 and has played a pivotal role in the Company's growth and transformation. During his tenure, he provided legal oversight for significant milestones, including AMC's 2006 merger with Loews Cineplex Entertainment, its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange in 2013, and the 2016/2017 acquisitions of ODEON/UCI Cinemas, Nordic Cinemas Group and Carmike Cinemas. Most recently, he has helped guide AMC during its recovery from the pandemic in the 2020s. Gladbach, who has served as Vice President, Legal, since 2009, is being considered for the long-term General Counsel position. Commenting on the announcements, Adam Aron, Chairman and CEO of AMC Entertainment, said:"I want to thank Kevin Connor for his more than two decades of dedicated service to AMC. We are a better company from his having guided our legal efforts these many years, and we wish him well as retirement sparks the next chapter of his life. We are equally grateful that Kevin has devoted considerable effort in training potential successors. In addition to external candidates, we certainly will consider internal candidates as we move forward in the selection process of AMC's next General Counsel. To that end, we know that we are in extremely capable hands as Eddie Gladbach steps up to immediately lead our Legal Department going forward." ABOUT AMC ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC. AMC is the largest movie exhibition company in the United States, the largest in Europe and the largest throughout the world with approximately 900 theatres and 10,000 screens across the globe. AMC has propelled innovation in the exhibition industry by: deploying its Signature power-recliner seats; delivering enhanced food and beverage choices; generating greater guest engagement through its loyalty and subscription programs, website, and mobile apps; offering premium large format experiences and playing a wide variety of content including the latest Hollywood releases and independent programming. In addition, in 2023 AMC launched AMC Theatres Distribution with the highly successful releases of TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR and RENAISSANCE: A FILM BY BEYONCÉ. AMC Theatres Distribution expects to release more concert films with the world's leading musical artists in the years ahead. For more information, visit Category: Company Release View source version on Contacts MEDIA CONTACTS:Ryan Noonan, (913) 213-2183rnoonan@ Sign in to access your portfolio
